GWU VSA

Events

GWU VSA events are fun, food-filled, and almost always free. In addition to regular general body meetings, our organization also has fundraisers, other outings, and joint events with Georgetown University VSA. As members of both MAUVSA and GWU's Asian Student Alliance (ASA), GWU VSA supports all events through our associated umbrella or union organizations. Our biggest events for this year is our production Stories from Our Que Huong: We Should Never Meet (in December) and our College Prep Conference (in the spring semester).

Upcoming - Mark your calendar!

MARCH GBM: Spring Rolls (with PCS) | March 18, 2013 | 8pm, Thurston Piano Lounge

The Philippine Cultural Society and Vietnamese Student Association will be having a joint GBM featuring fresh spring rolls! Come out with an empty stomach and clean hands so you can make your OWN goi cuon and lumpiang ubod. After seeing how similar the cuisines of these two neighboring Asian countries are, listen to upcoming announcements from both orgs.

BATTLE OF THE IRON CHEFS: PCS & VSA | March 23, 2013 | 5pm, Thurston Piano Lounge

Come out to vote as the Vietnamese Student Association and Philippine Cultural Society hold a cooking battle. Teams will coordinate to create a "one-bite" dish that will feature a special ingredient. There will be yummy food, good times, and fun competition.

VSA'S AMAZING RACE FIELD DAY | March 30, 2013 | Square 80

Grab your friends and come compete in some friendly competition during the day. Then head on over to Marvin Center in the evening for some entertainment, performed by our very own VSA members! More details to come shortly.

COLLEGE PREPARATION CONFERENCE | April 13, 2013 | Marvin Center

GWU VSA will be hosting a college preparation conference for local Vietnamese American students. Please look at the special "CPC" page for more information.

Past Events

PHO FEST | March 1, 2013

CHO TET FESTIVAL OUTING | February 9, 2013

MAUVSA ADVANCED CONFERENCE: Passion into Action | January 25-27, 2013

EDEN OUTING | January 20, 2013

Stories from Our Que Huong: WE SHOULD NEVER MEET | December 9, 2012

WHITE ELEPHANT with GEORGETOWN VSA | December 2, 2012

ANH CHI EM DINNER | November 18, 2012

E-board members each contributed a dish to our Anh Chi Em Dinner before heading out for Thanksgiving break. The food was delicious and many people came out. At the end of the night, everyone left with a happy appetite. We also started collecting money for our CPP and raised over $75 in one night!

WE ARE FAMILY PHILANTHROPY | October 27/November 18, 2012

Even though waking up early on Saturday wasn't the best cup of tea, VSA members got a chance to help out the community by handling out food for those who could not afford any. It was a great learning and bonding experience for us as we walked from door to door talking with people - especially the Vietnamese folks.

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER GBM: "AN NHAU" | November 8, 2012

There's nothing more fun than spending the night with exciting Vietnamese card games with delicious snacks and beverages. VSA e-board members along with many other GW students gathered together to play Tien Len, Drug Dealer and Cat Te. The person with the most Starburst candies at end of the night won a ticket to our "We Should Never Meet" play.

VSA MOVIE NIGHT: "Journey from the Fall" | October 19, 2012

VSA members and the general body stayed inside on a rainy Friday to enjoy one of the most inspirational Vietnamese independent films of all time. There were moments of joy and of course tears in the eyes of the audience as the movie unfolded. It was a great way to learn more about the hardships of our people or family in the past. We all felt a sense of connection with the film and its story.

TET TRUNG THU | September 29, 2012

There was no other way to spend the night with the beautiful full moon then with GWUVSA Tet Trung Thu. Students all met up in Ivory Common Room to talk about the Traditional Mid-Autumn Moon Festival and Vietnamese traditions regarding it. Afterwards, we all walked towards the Lincoln Memorial with our lit paper lanterns. Everyone sat around the field, enjoyed delicious Vietnamese banh mi, and participated in exciting games. It was a great way to end a Saturday night. [photos]

PHO OUTING | September 15, 2012

After facing challenging obstacles and events at ASA Field Day, a total of 30 people went to Rosslyn's Pho 75 to enjoy some delicious Vietnamese soup. All the hard work and sweat finally paid off. It was a great opportunity for our members to chat and mingle amongst one another. [photos]

SEPTEMBER GBM: OPENING NIGHT | September 5, 2012

Our first general body meeting of the year included a scavenger hunt and some delicious "bun ga nuong"! Members came out to meet each other and learn all about VSA's exciting plans for the year. [photos]

FRESHMEN PHO HUNGER GAMES | September 2, 2012

As a way to get to know our new freshmen before the year begins, the executive board of GWUVSA cooked pho and invited all freshmen for this low-key and fun event. Attendees had to compete between two teams in order to win "extras" for their bowls. When it came to winning extra meat or the ability to eat first, everyone was hoping that the odds were ever in their favor. [photos]